Bent’s Fort offers free admission during National

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Apr 20, 2013 at 7:00 AM

Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site will join the other 400 units of the National Park System by offering free admission to everyone from Monday, April 22 through Friday, April 26 in celebration of National Park Week.

By La Junta Tribune-Democrat

Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site will join the other 400 units of the National Park System by offering free admission to everyone from Monday, April 22 through Friday, April 26 in celebration of National Park Week.

“This year’s theme, ‘Did you know …’ provides a fun way to discover the wonders of America’s national parks,” said National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis. “For example, did you know that the country’s highest peak, lowest point, tallest tree, deepest lake and longest cave are in national parks? Did you know that national parks include seashores, battlefields and historic homes? Did you know you probably live within an hour or two of a national park? National Park Week is a great time for all to visit a nearby national park and connect with our heritage.”

Locally, Bent’s Old Fort will waive all admission fees while the fort’s bookstore and trade goods store will offer a 15 percent discount on all purchases from April 22 to April 26.

“National Park Week is a time to celebrate what some have called ‘America’s best idea’,” said Rick Wallner, Chief of Interpretation at Bent’s Old Fort. “Our site typifies what the national parks have to offer – wonderful examples of our country’s great natural and human history preserved and interpreted for all to enjoy. And next week it’s all free.”